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Discussion regarding Development of a General Statement for Response to Local and/or National Acts of Violence, Hatred, or Injustice
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Meeting Date: July 25, 2023
Contact Person/Dept: Michelle Hamilton / Human Resources
Phone Number: (310) 253-5640
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: []
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (7/19/23); (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - Equity & Human Relations Advisory Committee (7/19/23); (E-Mail) All City Staff (7/19/23)
Department Approval: Dana Anderson, Human Resources Director (7/19/23)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee (EHRAC): 1) discuss a proposed general statement in response to future local and/or national acts of violence, hatred, and/or injustice; 2) discuss recommendations for next steps, and; 3) provide direction to staff as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
At the June 26, 2023, regular meeting, the Committee achieved consensus to agendize this item for discussion in response to a request by Council to consider developing a responsive statement that may be issued through City Council when local and/or national acts of violence, hatred, injustice, or other similar incidents occur.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
There is no fiscal impact associated with this agenda item
ATTACHMENTS
None
MOTION
That the Equity and Human Relations Advisory Committee:
1. Discuss the statement in response to Local and/or National Acts of Violence, Hatred, and/or Injustice.
2. Discuss recommendations for next steps; and
3. Provide direction to staff as deemed appropriate